Somebody wants Mick Stranahan dead. Mick is sure of this, because he just had to dispatch a pistol-packing intruder with the help of a stuffed marlin head. But who would want to hurt a former Florida state investigator? The answer is plenty of peopleas Stranahan soon finds himself acquainted with a litter of nefarious players, including a hit man whose skin problems could fill a comprehensive (if bizarre) medical textbook, a lawyer of questionable repute who advertises on billboards, and a TV show host whose taste for sensationalism is exceeded only by his vanity. The whole thing gets downright harrowing for the ex-cop in one of Hiaasen's most breathtaking, madcap romps everwhere even a plastic surgeon with extremely shaky hands waits to wring Stranahan's neck....
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"Hiaasen's latest thriller is his funniest and sharpest novel to date. Set in a south Florida swarming with ripoff artists, crooked cops, nude sunbathers and corrupt politicians, it features a Mafia-connected plastic surgeon with butterfingers, a bitchy Hollywood starlet, a remarkably inept hit man and a pompous TV journalist 'nationally famous for getting beaten up on camera,' " said PW. Author tour.
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
SKIN TIGHT has a tad bit (ok, a lot) of naughtiness and deaths of characters. Otherwise, the sick humor and the strange and funny events will keep you laughing. This book is also a quick read and is well worth your time. The plot progresses at a fast pace, and just when you think all is well something goes wrong. But things don't stay grim for long as Hiaasen always comes up with a quirky quote or something funny to say. This book is well written and is easy to relate too. Overall, it if you like to comedy and action all rolled up in one nice package, you should definitely choose SKIN TIGHT by Carl Hiaasen. You must also try McCrae's "KATZENJAMER" for another treat-hilarious, disturbing, insightful, and warm. Really unusual.
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Of the two Hiaasen books I've read so far, I rate this a slight notch below Stormy Weather. This book is still very funny and highly entertaining, but Stormy Weather brings the level of wackiness to even more extreme heights. For some reason, the character I found most memorable here is Chemo, the guy with the messed up face and somewhat of a penchant for violence. Mick Stranahan, as a man's man, is also a cool cat. The plastic surgery theme of the book is an appropriate backdrop for the wackiness and corruptive aspects of the story. Overall, a highly entertaining read. Author of Adjust Your Brain: A Practical Theory for Maximizing Mental Health.
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Some one is out to kill Mick Stranahan, a retired state investigator. He kills an intruder with a trophy spearfish, and soon afterward, his ex-wife is drowned. A thriller that has humor with a group of characters that is unique. Between these pages, you will find scams, crooked cops, nude sunbathers, and corrupt politicians. More intriguing still is the mob-connected plastic surgeon with butter fingers, a grumpy Hollywood star, a bumbling hit man, and a egotistical TV reporter.
Reviewed by Janet Sue Terry, author of the contemporary romance, "Set Me Free" series Possibilities and Resolutions. President of Just My best Book Publishing Company. www.janetsueterry.com.
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Like Nip/Tuck on FX? This is for you!
Sleazy plastic surgeons- stupid criminals- insanely vacuous socialites- all are at home in the South Florida that belongs to Carl Hiaasen. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004 by K. J. Blake
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One of a kind
Carl Hiaasen is a one of a kind of author. His books are so unique that at first you'll be taken aback by the writing, the sarcasm, the wit. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004
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Fun, Fun, Book!
I really loved this story. The characters were well-developed and the plot had me eagerly wanting to read more! (I'm a fan!)
Published on Feb 16 2004 by Diane McDonald
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hilarious--i want some more of this guy!
My brother gave me this book, and it's the first Hiassen book I've read, and I give it two thumbs up. This author is truly hilarious! Read more
Published on Dec 26 2003
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Moral indignation expressed through cynical, viscious humor
While I was reading Skin Tight, someone asked me what the book was about. As I tried to describe the basic storyline, I realized that the plot is not only hard to explain but... Read more
Published on Sep 19 2003 by nielsenmat
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Hiaasen makes us laugh at society's moral rot
As usual, Hiaasen's Skin Tight is set in south Florida, a planet of its own making. Swarming with society's weirdos, it features an inept plastic surgeon with ties to the Mafia,... Read more
Published on Sep 4 2003 by Peggy Vincent
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Another Great Book
Carl Hiassen is a wonderfully funny, yet thrilling author. This story leads you through a murder mystery with all kinds of crazy characters and circumstances. Read more
Published on May 7 2003 by TJ's Mommy
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Should I be laughing?
After you read this book, go try to summarize some of the humorous parts to a friend ... you'll be laughing and they'll stare at you (and calling you sick and twisted). Read more
Published on April 22 2003 by Bob NothingElse
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Plastic surgeons and other assorted oddities
This is an older novel by Carl Hiaason, but it shows very clearly his wit and grasp of the writing trade. Read more
Published on Feb 24 2003 by Frank J. Konopka
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Only for the addicted
Carl Hiaasen's books are, well, different. They are not mysteries but essentially satire, bitter and almost off-the-wall commentary on south Florida and its seedy, greedy... Read more
Published on Nov 6 2002 by Philip A. True
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